Former multi-division champion Robert Guerrero retiring after 16-year pro career
Coming off the first stoppage loss of his esteemed 16-year professional career, former two-division world champion Robert Guerrero is retiring from the ring.
This Week in Boxing History: July 17-23
This week in boxing history, PBC celebrates another batch of action-packed title bouts, including the crowning of the youngest welterweight champion, two contests that were named Fight of the Year and the final fight for a Hall of Fame featherweight who died in the prime of his career.
Figueroa roars back in return with crushing third-round stoppage of Guerrero
Omar Figueroa Jr. had to feel the nerves coursing through him again. It was a welcome greeting, that tingly pinch in his legs and arms. It was his body’s way of telling “El Panterita” he was ready to go—that the 19-month layoff was over and his passion for boxing was fully reignited.
Former champions Figueroa, Guerrero set for crucial 147-pound showdown
If ever there have been two former world champions arriving at the same point from distinctly different directions, they are Omar Figueroa Jr. and Robert Guerrero.
After time away from the ring, Figueroa returns with renewed fighting spirit
Omar Figueroa Jr. stood there, oversized gloves dangling by his sides, before around 300 strange faces in a converted wrestling arena in his parents’ hometown of Rio Bravo, Mexico. He had every right to be filled with nerves. He was 7 years old, and about to embark on what’s become a life’s journey.
PBC Jabs checks in with Figueroa before Saturday’s smorgasbord of fights
This week in PBC Jabs, host Jordan Hardy sets the table for Saturday’s feast of fights on FOX and FS1, including a chat with former world titleholder Omar Figueroa Jr. before his 147-pound showdown with former two-division champion Robert Guerrero.
12 Rounds With … Robert Guerrero
Former two-division world champion Robert Guerrero knows there are boxing pundits and fans out there questioning why he doesn’t just call it a career and retire.
PBC stars delivering winning efforts outside the ring
Champions in the ring such as Deontay Wilder, Danny Garcia and Abner Mares are also championing causes in their communities.
